Former President Donald Trump will be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into the attempted assassination in Pennsylvania. The FBI has determined the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, extensively planned the attack, including researching mass shootings and explosive devices.
A video captured at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania shows the chaotic moments after attendees realized a gunman was present. The footage, filmed from the audience, depicts the crowd’s reaction as the gunman fired shots before being neutralized by law enforcement. President Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland have condemned the violence, offering prayers for Trump and the victims.
On Wednesday, a gunman attempted to attack the US embassy in Beirut’s northern suburb of Aukar. The Lebanese military shot and wounded the assailant, believed to be a Syrian national. The incident lasted about 30 minutes, with no casualties among embassy staff. Troops have been deployed around the embassy and surrounding areas. Previous attacks on the US embassy in Beirut include a deadly bombing in 1983 and another in 1984. Similar incidents occurred in 2023, with shootings and protests near the embassy.
